Southeastern Wrestling News, Notes & Nostalgia for 1-13-09

Bill Behrens

January 14, 2009

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SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/13/2009

NEWS and NOTES

Tonight’s edition of Dan Masters Live features a blend of wrestling and entertainment news and information, beginning at 9:00 PM ET, and is brought to you by Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown crew will be in Omaha, NE, at the Qwest Center, tonight. Two episodes of SmackDown will be taped.

The lineup for tonight’s ECW broadcast on Sci-Fi, from WWE, is as follows: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea versus D.J. Gabriel & Alicia Fox; and Matt Hardy defends the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title against Jack Swagger. Also, the Boogeyman is in action and Tommy Dreamer makes a big announcement. Click here for spoilers.

WWE results from the RAW broadcast at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA, on January 12: Rey Mysterio over the Miz; William Regal over CM Punk by disqualification to retain the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Randy Orton over Kane; and Shawn Michaels over John Cena.

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight.

Click here for spoilers from last night’s TNA tapings.

The United Wrestling Association will be at the Seymour Hardware & Building Supply in Seymour, TN, tonight.

The following information in regard to birthdays and memoriams has been compiled from various sources. In the event you can let us know of any omissions or corrections, please email to contributions@georgiawrestlinghistory.com.

Today’s Birthdays: Bruce Hart (1950 or 1951) and Shad Gaspard (1981).

Today In Memoriam: John Heath (80, 2004).

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update.

According to a press release today, Dale Gagner is handling bookings for Lance Cade. Inquiries can be made by calling (507) 213-1534, or by email at drgagne@charter.net.

There was a meeting today of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. No votes were held on new regulations, but a sub-committee is being assembled to determine if new regulations are even necessary. As a reminder, Andy Foster of the GAEC will be contacting all promoters who were licensed in 2008 to remind them that, per the current laws, all wrestling promoters who run shows in Georgia must renew for 2009.

NWA Prime Time promoter has cancelled the planned January 16 event due to extremely cold forecasted weather and lack of adequate heating at the Prime Time Arena. Promoter Billy Roper says they hope to run the same card when they return on January 23.

NHW will be hosting the "Battle for the Gulf Coast" on February 14 at the Old National Guard Armory in Florala, AL. Promotions from TX, LA, MS, NC, PA, and MD, are announced to be represented, with NHW representing AL and FL. The NHW representatives announced are "Scarface" Terry Ryker, Milo, and the cruiserweight champion, "Definition of Technician" Chris Tighe. In addition to the tournament, a 10 man-elimination match was announced. NHW champion, "Pretty Boy" Donnie B, "Human Wrecking Machine" Dunham, "Chocolate Boy Wonder" Marcus Gibbs, "Florala’s Hometown Boy" Gutter & "Super Nerd" Lane Smart vs. "Master of the Spinebuster" David Prime, "BTY" Colby Godwin, "Future Legend" DJ Pringle, "Aristocratic Assassin" Alexander York & Street Bandit. Tickets are $7, and kids 6 and under get in for free. Doors open at 6:00 & bell time is at 7:00.

Sean Davis personally reported on the Florida Indies website that he and his tag team partner Phil of the Heartbreak Express have been fired from Florida-based Pro Wrestling Fusion. Sean tells his side of the story here. Later in the thread Sean posted the rebuttal of Joey Machete, promoter for Pro Wrestling Fusion.

AWA Carolinas will be running their first event on January 30 at the HVW Arena, at 3515 Asheville Highway, in Hendersonville, NC. After negotiating terms with the AWA Board of Directors, Thomas Simpson is bringing in AWA Heavyweight Champion Ricky Landell for a title defense against "Irish Assassin" Jason Blackman, representing Savannah Valley Wrestling. Also advertised: former AWA World Tag Team Champions, Team Macktion (Krazy K and T.J. Mack), "The Heartless Derek Ryze, Chrisit Whiplash, Brice Anthony, Neil Nitro, Tim "The Machine" Thomas, Chrisifix, "The Manscout" Jake Manning, and the first round of the WSL Trios Tournament. Ryan O’Reilly and Krissy Vaine, who were originally booked for this show, will be appearing at a later date. Bell time at 7:30.

Culture Shock Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Mossy Head, FL, on January 24 for "Hardcore New Year". Advertised: In a four corners, fans bring the weapons match for the CSW championship, Victor Cru defends vs. Cameron Frost, David Prime, DJ Durst, Lane Smart, and Jon Ryker. "BTY" Colby Godwin vs. Aaron Idol. Dark Personality defends the US championship against Bruce Marshall. Mike Metal vs. T.A. Jones. Billy Rayz vs. Scotty Rayz. J.T. Angel, Extreme G & Marcus Gibbs vs. Short Bandit, Dynamite Doug & the Confederate Kid. Tickets are $6, and kids 6 and under get in for free. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOSTALGIA

JANUARY 13, 1888 (FRIDAY) … AUGUSTA, GA (Promoter … Unknown) > John Muhler versus O-Connor / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Augusta Evening News only listed the advertisement for the match between John Muhler and O-Connor (no first name given). It described O-Connor as a blacksmith from the Carolinas. Mr. Hopper managed Muhler. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JANUARY 13, 1933 (FRIDAY) …" AVONDALE, GA …" AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee …" Promoter) > Lloyd Brown versus Pat Williams > Wesley Brownlee versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card. It was reported that this was the second card at this venue promoted by Wesley Brownlee, but no documentation has been found for a card prior to this one. It was also noted that previous cards in Avondale were at the Avondale High School Auditorium, but nothing has been found to substantiate that and whether Brownlee promoted those as well.